Chapter 3.
***The sixteen years old boy had just rounded the mall for the millionth time that day, his silky honey-colored hair wet with sweat from the walking he had been doing. Like a man on a mission, he was desperate to find the best gift for the birthday boy. Stefan couldn't believe it has been ten years since the birth of the boy in question. He has grown so fond of Sky that he practically lives for him. Seeking him at every given time. The desire to Touch. To hold. To protect and to love was extremely strong, so intense that Stefan needs him like he did the air he breathes in every giving day. Stefan knew from when he was fourteen what he truly felt for the younger boy, but he had nothing to do about it. Stefan had tried to be the best big brother, he hated seeing Sky cry, not when he had something to say or do about it. So he took it upon himself to teach Sky how to be stronger, to stand his ground, to never let anyone intimidate him, never to cry no matter what because it seems to tie his heart in painful knots. And Sky seems to cling unto him with each new dawn. Stefan had always been the first to buy Sky his birthday gifts and the first to give them to him, from his one year birthday until now, an obligation that has become a part of his life, thus the reason he is walking in circles trying to find what would be best for the younger boy. It seems the older he got, the harder his presents are to find. Stefan saved a whole eleven months, so he would be sure no matter how expensive whatever he chose to buy would be, he could pay for it. This birthday, however, seem somewhat different, Stefan felt like he needed to buy something special, Something Sky would never stop using. A gift like he has never been given before.Stefan had saved a lot for today, in fact, he had saved way more than he did the past years. A smile filled his lips and warmed his soul, lighting up his eyes as he made a turn for yet another round for the gift hunt. Lots of things had happened in the past years, four months after Sky's birth, his Aunt Gina had given birth to a baby girl, she was the sweetest thing and Stefan loved her dearly, yet it had nothing compared to the love he has for Sky. The boy had owned his heart thoroughly without even trying. On Sky's one-year birthday, Stefan had insisted his mother give him a baby sister too. He had cried and fought until they made up their minds to adopt a little girl for him. That day was the happiest day of his life, he wanted a baby he could teach how to talk and walk and eat with, just as he did for Sky. But he had ended up bonding with a pretty blonde three years old. She seemed lonely and mostly sad, but when her beautiful brown eyes caught sight of Stefan, she lit up. The sparkles in her eyes were so bright they could light up an entire room. His parents had adopted the little girl that day and made him name her as she didn't have any at the time. Stefan had immediately settled for the name Isabella, she loved the name instantly and had hugged Stefan so tight he thought his little heart would give up on him. Today the quiet little girl he had found that day sitting in a corner had turned into the brightest, yet most chatterbox he has ever seen. Nothing gets past that girl, she loses friends all the time only because she just wouldn't know when to stop. She gives your secrets out even before she knows she is doing it. She was amazing and Stefan loves her. Sky's mother had given birth to another boy when Sky was four. Likewise, his Aunt Gina had another girl and another in waiting. Yet in this big family and lots of cousins, the only one who seems to hold him completely captive is Sky. Stefan shook his head at the thoughts of the younger boy."Please, tell me you've gotten all that you needed," Bella yelled, jumping out of nowhere and startling the living hell out of Stefan, who was just about to enter a jewelry shop. "Geez! Bella, you startled me!" Stefan shook his head and went into the shop. "I had to! You looked so demented. What were you thinking about?" She scoffed, folding her hands on her small breast. Stefan always made fun of those, even though she wasn't born of his mother she seems to be cursed with the same small breast as his mother had."None of your business, now leave me alone and let me concentrate." Stefan groaned, he knew she wouldn't let him be when Bella starts, she wouldn't stop until she ends."We've been in the mall for the past five hours and you're yet to buy one thing!" She seethed, coming to stand in front of Stefan. "I told you not to come with me." Stefan reminded. He had told her and she, being the stubborn little sister, insisted she had things to buy too."I had things to buy, I told you!" She yelled with a little shove on Stefan's chest."I'm sorry, but I need to buy a gift for Sky and I haven't found anything for him yet." Stefan knew she was tired and he didn't want her to be angry."Tu Amante!" She gasped. "Why didn't you say so before?""For the millionth time Bella, he is not my lover, and I'm telling you now so let me shop in peace." Stefan could feel his face heating up, Bella always had a mind of her own."Keep telling yourself that. Everyone knows our cousin is a cutie, too bad he is tied to you like a rope." Bella was ranting more to herself than to Stefan."Bella!" Stefan broke her ranting and she opened big round eyes to acknowledge him like she was just seeing him for the first time."Whatever, I'll be in the pizza hut if you need me." She hissed back after a while and left. Well, that was fast, she never really did give up that easily. Stefan scanned the shop for a few more minutes and came to a stop on a jewelry box. They were both beautiful, one was an arrow shape and the other a heart shape. The chains are mesmerizing to behold. They seem to be made for couples or lovers. The twin hearts join together so perfectly, in a way that you can't tell from where one ends and the other begins.They were both beautiful, the thought that he and Sky get to wear matching jewels had added to the beauty of it all. Finally, he decided on the heart-shaped ones. Stefan couldn't help but imagine how it would look on the other boy's smooth neck. He smiled knowingly, Stefan would give him this chain and in his heart, he would know he still owned the boy. His priceless possession.His Sky.Chapter 4.****Stefan clutched the box to his chest, he would pull the hearts apart and watch as they sought each other out and then click back together, it was beautiful and very expensive, but he was glad he saved up for it and he could afford it. He couldn't wait to get home and have the jewelry around Sky's neck."If I didn't know any better, I would say you're looking for a gift fit to give a lover." A sweet voice broke into his thoughts, Stefan turned around so fast his head spun. When he caught sight of the girl behind him, he let out a growl. "Seriously, you people need to stop doing that! You almost gave me a heart attack." Stefan seethed, his dark eyebrows furrowed as he bent down to pick up the box he had knocked over in shock. He hates it when people sneak upon him. "I'm so sorry." Maya apologized, she has been his best friend since grade one and he loved her to no end."It's OK, I guess I was too occupied." Stefan placed the box back in its place and turned to face the
Chapter 5.***The soft music sung by the birds was something Sky would never get used to. He laid comfortably on his bed, blinking and trying to remember what day it is again. He hates birthdays, especially his own. The only reason he leaves his room on his birthdays was because of certain green eyes. Sky has always been drawn to the older boy, all he's ever wanted to do was please Stefan, be with him, talk to him and touch him whenever he could. Sky has no idea why he feels and wants those things from his big brother, but deep down he knew he craved the older boy in more ways than his innocent mind could put together. One time Stefan's family and his were at Grandma's having a tea party. Their mothers and Grandma had baked so many pastries which seems to be Bella's favorite too, they had eaten too much sugar that day, that they were all on a sugar high. Sky always remembered sitting with Stefan in a small armchair their Grandma sits on whenever she wanted to knit and since he Sky w
Chapter 6.****His Fanny. Sky couldn't help his feelings, they were rushing through him, making him weak in the knees. He blinked at his reflection in the mirror and teardrops glided down his cheeks, as soon as they came down a single slick finger caught them. Sky opened his eyes wider to be sure he was seeing the beautiful boy behind him. Stefan smirked and pink-tinted the cheeks of the younger boy."I have always told you never to cry, Sky," Stefan turned the delicate boy around to face him, their eyes met and unspoken love, devotion, respect, and warmth flowed through them, filling their hearts, drifting deep down into their very souls. "When the sky Cries, the earth weakens," Stefan caught another stray teardrop, his eyes not leaving that of the younger boy's. "You're my Sky," Stefan hushed, so softly that it made Sky dizzy. "What happens when you cry?" He asked and Sky smiled a shy smile, making his face more beautiful than they already were.Who knew a boy would have such a pe
Chapter: 7.****Sky sought the one face that gave him comfort and warmth but was disappointed when he didn't find those sets of greens in the crowds. It was bad enough that Stefan was upset earlier, but now it's even worse that he had to leave. Has he done something to anger the older boy? Maybe he shouldn't have tried to kiss him.Stefan is never the type who gets angry, not with Sky at least. Sky stood up and ran the entire building around, seeking the only boy he ever wanted to see but found him not. Tired and dehydrated, he sat on the front porch awaiting Stefan's return. He would beg if he had to. He would promise never to feel that way anymore.Never wanting his cousin to kiss him. Sky cried into his hands, no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't get his Fanny off his mind. "I-I'm sorry." He cried.His party is long forgotten.******Stefan sat slumped on a park bench, the cold air gave him the shivers. He took a quick look at his watch and saw it was past 10:30 pm. H
Chapter: 8****The house was bustling with life, everyone oblivious to the emotional battle that had just gone on with the boys right in front of the house. Stefan passes a weak smile to everyone as he goes to sit on a chair. He needed to go home.After what he's done, the last person he wanted to see was Sky. The fact that he had stood his ground and had said those words while watching Sky cry that hard, was a miracle. Stefan thought he would die. But he didn't.Maybe he had done the right thing. "Hey, kiddo! Are you good?" An older man's hand tapped on his shoulders. Stefan smiled knowingly at the voice. He has always loved his grandfather, the man was strong and had taught him almost everything he knew, from fishing, to boxing and to basically everything that he needed to know."Yes, papa Jo," Stefan told the old man, he loved the man and he sure knows how to keep a secret or two."What's eating ya up?" The old man's concerned voice hovered over the younger boy. A weak smile pa
Chapter 9.*****Stefan's throat was dust dried, he couldn't breathe. Sky looked like he was ready for murder, the sparkles in his once shiny blue eyes gone completely. What has he done? How would he fix this? Fix them.Stefan wasn't sure how long Sky stood there just staring at him, the worst part of this situation was that Stefan could not read the younger boy's expressions. He was straight out blank.The more he stood there, the scared Stefan got. He needed to say something. "Sk-" Stefan's words were muffled as he felt a very harsh sting on his right cheek. The onslaught of that slap had his eyes watering in seconds. Sky stood unfazed by his action. If Stefan could hurt him and not blink an eye, why should he? The room quieted down, everyone staring at the angry-looking boy. None were able to recognize the boy they saw."Sk-" Stefan tried again but another slap graced his left cheek. The tears came down finally and fast. He had taught the boy well. Sky was strong even for his ag
Chapter 10.*****The twenty-four years old sat on his bed, fumbling with the half-heart shape on his neck, keeping him warm. Giving him a reason to live.It's been six years since he last saw the boy. What is he up to now?Does he have a girlfriend or even a boyfriend?Is he happy?That last thought constricted his heart, tying it into painful knots making it unbearable for him to breathe. Stefan knew Sky would never be happy. He took that away from him. It didn’t help that he ran away the first chance he got. How had he managed to get through all these years? He ruined both their childhood. The one thing he was afraid of. He had ended up doing. He stole Sky’s childhood, wracked the boy and who knows how he’s handling growing up without him? Stefan hissed at the thoughts. Could life get any more unfair?The hatred the younger boy had for him had gone on for too long. Stefan had tried to beg his forgiveness countless times, but Sky kept shutting him down, pushing him away. He is t
Chapter 11. *****Nothing ever interests the younger boy anymore. He has no friends, the only person he ever spoke more than one word to was his younger brother Sammy. A bucket of fucking sunshine and rainbows compare to Sky's messed-up life. Sammy is only fourteen but he seems to be a lot wiser than his age. He is also the reason Sky gets through life most of the time and for that he is always grateful. Sky had led a very strange life for a teenager. It got to a point when everyone thought he was on drugs or doing something extremely illegal. But there was no such thing. He went to school and went home, then locked himself up in his private hell all day and through the night. No one ever visits him, he never visits anyone, he was better off alone.Fanny had left him that way.After all these years, the name still stuck in his heart. He couldn't call him by another. Sky knew he loved the man, no matter how disgusting it may sound or feel, he was still waiting for him to come back, fu